i just heard on the radio that he had a "severe" knee injury as well. anybody else hear that? they also said he ran into the back of the car & that it was ben's fault. just what i heard on the radio so not sure how true any of it is.

in a nutshell, he took a risk & now he's paying for it. can't really feel too sorry for the guy.

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's contract contains a default provision that says the Steelers have the right to go after some of his bonus money if Roethlisberger cannot play due to a non-football injury. If Roethlisberger were unable to report to training camp (unlikely), and if the team wanted to enforce the contract's language (also unlikely), and if Pittsburgh prevailed in the case, the Steelers could pursue $400,000 of Roethlisberger's signing bonus and another $5.79 million in bonus payments, according to a person who has reviewed the contract. Of course, the primary issue for Roethlisberger right now is his recovery.

When I heard about the challenge with Ben I was driving to Bakersfield California. It was on ESPN radio and they broke the news that he was in an accident and he was driving a motercycle. I cringed.... Then they said that he was not wearing a helmut and it made my stomach ill thinking of it.

I was not thinking of Big Ben the very good QB who was a raod block to the Superbowl for my Raiders, nor was I thinking about Big Ben the very good young QB who may beat my Packers in the Superbowl.

I was thinking of a 24 year old kid with a who had reached a zenith and just killed himself. I was thinking about his mother.

I was on the hwy 99 and my radio reception was in and out.

I do not care if he is an idiot. I do not care if he is a bad example to all young steeler fans. All I care about is his Mother is not preparing for a funeral and crying herself to sleep as I type this post.

Pediction....

The State laws there will be changed within 6 months, and no one will be allowed to ride with out a helmut.

Mark my words... There are legislators who are already drafting "The Big Ben Bike Law."

I'm sorry the guy got hurt. They said a car turned left in front of him.

Now.......this is what confuses me.........it's illegal to drive around in your car without a seatbelt on, but LEGAL to drive a motorcycle without a helmet!
Had he been driving a CAR, and did not have his seatbelt on and got in this collision, i bet he wouldn't have been seriously hurt. But he would have got a ticket for not using a seatbelt. Some laws just don't make sense to me!

WHY do we HAVE to wear a seatbelt by LAW!??!?! Are the ambulance drivers to lazy to LOOK for the bodies??? (J/K!!! :wink: )

Now......all that being said........when i was in my early 20's i drove a motorcycle during one summer, without a helmet. I look back and thank God i didn't fall or get in a accident. Have you ever had a june bug hit you when you were going 55 down the freeway??? The hit can knock you off the bike without a helmet on.